Shlomo Karhi
Israel's broadcasting law poses 'grave risk,' A-G says, urging High Court to hear petitions
In a preliminary High Court response, the attorney-general said the government bypassed legal safeguards in the Broadcasting Law and asked for early intervention to halt a rare governance breakdown.
Media revolution or power grab? Inside Shlomo Karhi’s Israeli media overhaul - interview
The case for ending Israel's media monopoly protections - opinion
High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes
Karhi cannot be involved in council appts. for Israel's public broadcaster, court rules
The Office revealed relentless, inappropriate attempts by Karhi to interfere in the appointments.
Karhi orders staff to ignore A-G, in defiance of High Court injunction on firing
In response, Yair Lapid said his faction would file a complaint with police against the communications minister for incitement and sedition.
Ministers, MKs, settler organization demand tour of northern Gaza to explore settlement
Among the signatories calling for Defense Minister Israel Katz to facilitate a tour of north Gaza were six government ministers, including Itamar Ben-Gvir, Shlomo Karhi, and Amichai Eliyahu.
Israelis could see up to 40% drop in internet connection fees
For the first time, the communications ministry is setting prices based on a cost model for the wholesale market on modern fiber networks.
National security or freedom of speech? High Court to hear arguments on Al Jazeera Law
Civil rights, some opposition MKs, and legal experts warned during the legislative process that the law could create a “chilling effect” and deter outlets from reporting freely in Israel.
Karhi, Ben-Gvir spar with AG over international media live footage ban
Since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, foreign media outlets have not been allowed into the Gaza Strip independently, and have been limited to entries guided by the IDF.
Ben-Gvir and Karhi crack down on foreign press coverage of war damage in Israel
Foreign media are now required to obtain prior military censorship approval before filming missile impact and crash sites.
Defense Minister Israel Katz sets up committee to probe Army Radio
The committee, which will review the station’s future, will be chaired by retired Maj.-Gen. Yiftach Ron-Tal.
Gov’t committee greenlights controversial media reform bill
The bill now heads to the Knesset plenum to begin its legislative process, which will likely take months.
Karhi's media reform in Israel mirrors Orban's in Hungry, could be political overreach - opinion
Karhi's new media upheaval could punish outlets critical of the government and benefit entities that are close to it.
